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A Corporate Business Solutions Tradition
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Every Birthday at Corporate Business Solutions is celebrated with a Birthday card personally signed by Tyler Burgess, our President, along with a gift box of assorted Lindor chocolate truffles. It makes turning a year older, just a bit sweeter!
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It’s Moustache Season At Corporate Business Solutions!
Moustaches have been growing at CBS due to our participation in Movember. This event ties in with November being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Mo decals, reading ‘Grow That Mo’ have appeared everywhere throughout our building!
And when we say, “everywhere,” we mean everywhere!
Many employees have committed to ‘Grow That Mo’ to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer and men’s health issues. Others contribute by donating and/or contributing to a Mo Bake Sale. There will be a Mo Contest (with everyone voting for the best Mo) held at the end of the month.…
Walk & Roll Benefits The Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Association
Liza (left) signs up sponsors at Corporate Business Solutions.
Liza thanked her co-workers for their generous donations for a disease that most people have never heard of before—CMT, which has afflicted her brother-in-law. She was happy to share that this year’s fundraiser brought in a grand total of $20,000—which is $4,000 more than last year’s event. Funds will goes towards research on finding a cure for CMT, which is the most common type of inherited peripheral neuropathy that results in muscular atrophy and sensory loss in the arms and legs and causes chronic pain.
According to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, …
Racing For The Cure
Corporate Business Solutions employees were happy to support Jim and his wife Liz as they ran the Susan B. Komen 5k Chicagoland Race for the Cure. Jim raised approximately $700, an amount that ranked him at #34 of individual fundraisers at the event.
Liz and Jim at the Komen 5k Race for the Cure in Lombard, IL.
The money raised per the Komen site, “funds breast health education, breast cancer screening, treatment, treatment support and patient navigation services to uninsured and underserved women and men in need. Seventy-five percent (75%) of net proceeds generated by the Chicago Affiliate are …
Who Is The Fastest Of Them All?
At Corporate Business Solutions, employees support each other’s health goals, everything from working out together at a local health club, to some good nature competition as to who is in the best shape via weekly weigh-ins.
After some good natured ribbing about who was the fastest runner, a race from the end of the company parking lot to the front door was arranged to occur after work to forever settle the issue.
Our two competitors, Brent and Jay, changed into their fitness gear and headed outside to race. Employees gathered to cheer at the impromptu finish line (a roll of …
CBS Meeting Ends with a Scrumptious Dinner Buffet
After a weekend of intense workshops and seminars regarding the latest government regulations and tax changes that will affect our clients, attendees relaxed with informal dress for some casual networking at the dinner buffet.
We were delighted that many attendees brought their significant others!
There was a great selection of dishes.
Need to save room for dessert!
President Tyler Burgess poses with an attendee.
As he did, throughout the event, President Tyler Burgess made himself available for any private one-on-ones and to personally address any concerns that employees may be facing.
Pineapple Day at Corporate Business Solutions
Per Wikipedia, “In the Caribbean, Europe and North America, the pineapple became associated with the return of ships from extended voyages, and an emblem of welcome and hospitality that made its way into contemporary art.”
It has a similar symbolism here at CBS, when Mark will bring in a large pineapple and then prepare it to share with other employees in his department. Like Mr. Rogers in ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ changing from his work clothes, Mark will slip on his Jamaica hoodie to protect his business shirt and tie from splatter and then set about carving the pineapple.
Everyone …
CBS Tailgating Event Was A Huge Success!
For the final corporate softball game of the season, Corporate Business Solutions organized an employee tailgating event to cheer on our team. Family and friends gathered to enjoy grilled burgers and dogs as well as a perfect summer evening.
The game was a nail-biter. At one point, we were down ten to one, but our players rallied. They ended the season with a decisive victory, winning the game with a final score of eighteen to eleven!
Team photo with Coach Dave (front, center)
Softball—The Traditional Team Building Exercise
While some new-age management consultants may advise dropping backwards into a colleague’s arms (and trusting him or her to catch you), here at Corporate Business Solutions, we appreciate the team bonding that naturally occurs when playing softball.
Not to mention that it’s also great exercise!
We’re part of a Park District League where we have the opportunity to play against other local area businesses. Frankly, there are even some networking opportunities to be found in hitting the fields. Come check out the highlights from one of our recent games!
Corporate Business Solutions Supports Military Families
Corporate Business Solutions employees attended the 2nd Annual Dinner Gala Event benefiting the Jason McKie Foundation and Operation Homefront Illinois. The Jason McKie Foundation provides scholarships for children and spouses affected by the loss or the severe injury of a parent or spouse, while Operation Homefront provides emergency financial aid and other assistance to families of service members and wounded warriors.
The Benefit was hosted by Jason McKie, former Chicago Bear, who grew up in a military family and launched his foundation in 2008. His father spent 21 years with the Air Force and escaped from his Pentagon office …